Each day you know I get up expecting to hear the Lord minister to me so that I can share with you. Each morning He is faithful.
Just like a shepherd, the Good Shepherd, leads the sheep to green pastures each day, Jesus provides us with green pastures and still waters for our daily provision.
Listen for the Shepherd’s voice today. And in listening, know that you can hear – hear clearly from the Father. This song by Jeremy Camp has been flooding my heart today.
In the morning, when I rise
In the morning, when I rise
In the morning, when I rise
Give me Jesus
Give me Jesus
Give me Jesus
You can have all this world
Just give me Jesus
When I am alone
When I am alone
Oh, when I am alone
Give me Jesus
Give me Jesus
Give me Jesus
You can have all this world
Just give me Jesus
Jesus
Give me Jesus
When I come to die
When I come to die
Oh, when I come to die
Give me Jesus
Give me Jesus
Give me Jesus
You can have all this world
Just give me Jesus
Give me Jesus
Give me Jesus
You can have all this world
You can have all this world
You can have all this world
Just give me Jesus
Several times throughout the Old Testament a phrase was used in connection with God’s relationship with His people, that phrase was “You are my portion”.
My portion – like cutting a pie or dividing an inheritance or the spoils of war – which portion is mine? King David made mention several times in the Psalms that “You are my portion”.
This saying jumps out at me each time I read it. I grew up hearing my dad say the only way to ruin a pie is to cut it. He desired the whole thing – the big piece, the whole portion. Through the years, that’s how I’ve grown in my relationship with Jesus. You are my portion – whatever I am given I want it all to be Jesus! I don’t want any other portion – just give me Jesus.
“Lord, you give me all that I need. You support me. You give me my share (portion).6 My share (portion) is wonderful. My inheritance is very beautiful.” Psalm 16:5-6 ERV
“In heaven I have only you, and on this earth you are all I want. 26 My body and mind may fail, but you are my strength and my choice (portion) forever.” Psalm 73:25-26 CEV
“You, Lord, are my choice (portion), and I will obey you. 58 With all my heart I beg you to be kind to me, just as you have promised. 59 I pay careful attention as you lead me, and I follow closely.” Psalm 119:57-59 CEV
Today as you hear the Shepherd speak your name, I encourage you to make Jesus your portion!